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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.53, 1,980.90 and 805.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.53, 1,980.90 and 805.97 is: 1,112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.53 : 1,980.90 = 805.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.53/1,980.90 = 805.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.53x = 1,980.90 × 805.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.53x = 1,596,545.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,545.97/1,435.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.16

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